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Late Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Late Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest

18th century
Description

Georgian chest on chest.

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1227956
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Description
Georgian chest on chest.
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227956
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A late Georgian tall mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers over six long drawers with brass handles and a dentil cornice.
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Oxford
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A late Georgian tall mahogany chest on chest featuring two short drawers over six long drawers with brass handles and a dentil cornice.
Late Georgian mahogany tallboy chest on chest
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A chest on chest, historically referred to as a tallboy, is a two-part wooden storage unit featuring a upper chest set atop a slightly wider lower chest. Developed during the 18th century in Britain, this design maximized vertical storage while maintaining manageable dimensions for transport.

Georgian tallboys were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, valued for their durability and deep timber grain. Drawer linings were typically crafted from pine or oak, fitted with cast brass bail handles and iron lock mechanisms.

Authentic Georgian examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-sawn drawer bottoms, and natural shrinkage marks in the timber. Characteristic design elements include dentil or molded cornices, bracket feet, and original brass swan-neck or drop handles.

A large mahogany tallboy serves as an anchor piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or spacious hallway. Designers balance the heavy visual weight of dark mahogany by pairing the piece with neutral wall tones, modern lighting fixtures, and contemporary textile art.

To preserve mahogany furniture, clean surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cotton cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice per year. Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement and finish fading.
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